Set it up as an equation: 12 + 6x = 47
(x is the reduced fee)
12 + 6x = 47
12 - 12 + 6x = 47 - 12
6x = 35
x = 35/6
x = 5.83 repeating (only the 3 is repeating)
Answer:
13 gallons
Step-by-step explanation:
42 / 3.19 = 13.166144200626959,
which can be rounded down to 13 whole gallons.